Caerphilly Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Caerphilly’s September 2024 crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents places it 13% above the UK average, a position that has persisted despite month-on-month reductions in some categories. The most prominent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents (622 cases), significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (34% above). This reflects a pattern often seen in areas with mixed urban and suburban landscapes, where social interactions and community dynamics can contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 13.8% of total crimes (211 cases), with the area’s rate 3% above the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced these figures, as increased youth activity in public spaces can drive incidents of disorder and conflict. Criminal damage and arson also stood out, with 187 cases (12.2% of total crimes), a figure 96% above the UK average. This could be tied to the area’s infrastructure and the potential for vandalism during transitional periods. In contrast, shoplifting remained below the national average, with 77 cases (5.0% of total crimes) compared to the UK’s 0.7 per 1,000. This suggests that local retail security measures or community engagement efforts may be effective in curbing such crimes. The overall profile of Caerphilly’s crime profile in September highlights a combination of factors, from seasonal transitions to the area’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics, which require ongoing attention to address persistent disparities while building on areas of improvement.

September 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drug-related incidents increased by 38.2%, rising from 34 to 47, marking a stark upward trend that may reflect seasonal or social changes. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson surged by 36.5%, with cases jumping from 137 to 187—a sharp rise that could be linked to the area’s seasonal context, such as back-to-school activities or increased property-related tensions. In contrast, burglary rates fell by 40.0%, dropping from 55 to 33, suggesting potential improvements in security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 32.6%, from 313 to 211, a reduction that may be partly attributed to targeted local initiatives or shifts in community dynamics. Shoplifting remained below the UK average, with 77 cases (0.4 per 1,000) compared to the national figure of 0.7 per 1,000, indicating a relative success in retail crime prevention strategies.

Caerphilly's crime rate in September 2024 (8.7 per 1,000 residents) marks a 7.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 9.4 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the area’s position above the UK average, which remains a consistent feature of local crime statistics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 51 crimes per day in September, highlighting the persistent frequency of incidents even as overall rates fluctuate. When scaled to the population of 176,865, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 115 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it does not reflect daily fluctuations. The decline from August may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the transition from summer to autumn, which often sees reduced outdoor activity and changes in social patterns. However, the area’s overall position relative to the UK average underscores the need for targeted interventions to address persistent disparities in crime types like violence and criminal damage.